Comcast attempted to downplay its refusal to run DSL ads by noting that itdoes run Qwest ads, including ads for bundles that include that service. Butspokesman Tim Fitzpatrick acknowledged that Comcast refuses to run DSL-specificads.

Qwest spokesman Bill Myers pointed out the hypocrisy of Comcast's position."They run ads in Qwest Yellow Pages. They can use our local phone network totelemarket. We're asking for the same right and ability," Myers said.

Comcast won't allow Quest to include DSL pricing information in its ads --the main selling point for DSL over Comcast's cable-modemservice.